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birdinflight1's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to learn more from this book than I did, but I feel like I've heard all this advice before. It's good advice, but there is nothing new here. I've read extensively on all the topics he recommends for a healthy brain--exercise, sleep, purpose, happiness, Blue Zones, healthy diet, longevity, gratitude, mindfulness, and it is all the same advice.
Now to implement it consistently!! That is the challenge.
Now to implement it consistently!! That is the challenge.
bookish2024's review against another edition
3.0
Some parts were slower than others, but overall, this was a worthwhile read and helped answer some of the why- and how-type questions I had. There are practical tips that help to reinforce the importance of a healthy diet and exercise.
ahmed_suliman's review
2.0
Alzheimer is not preventable by SHARP allegation. The two stars are only for the basic CNS anatomical & physiological knowledge, and the efforts put in their simplification.
thejejo's review against another edition
4.0
Simple no-nonsense advice to help keep you sharp and slow cognitive decline. Suffering from a TBI, I’ve been trying to find as much information to help heal my brain. The first few parts were very relevant, the final section was about what to do when you or someone you care for is diagnosed with dementia. I enjoyed that section more than I realized, and hope myself or my family don’t have to cope with the disease in the future, but I feel more equipped just in case.
melissa_who_reads's review
3.0
Really, about 3.5. The information was good, and helpful - but it was also repetitive, and he has a tendency to name-drop which I found annoying. I didn't care that he took a meeting with Bill Gates, and found his trip up the Amazon to meet with a Amazon tribe to be ... not a useful anecdote.
But his ideas about how to prevent dementia were interesting, even if I have some quibbles - not everyone wants to work until they drop, as some people find a lot of meaning and purpose outside of their employment. But having a sense of purpose, exercising, eating healthy - all things that make a lot of sense.
But his ideas about how to prevent dementia were interesting, even if I have some quibbles - not everyone wants to work until they drop, as some people find a lot of meaning and purpose outside of their employment. But having a sense of purpose, exercising, eating healthy - all things that make a lot of sense.
xknight95's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was really interesting. The brain is my favourite organ. I already do a lot of the things stated to helping the brain "keep sharp" but there are a few new ones to add to my daily routine. It was also mentioned that after people retire their risk increases of developing dementia... I think I'll still aim to retire at 55. I think I can keep my mind occupied by learning new things and travel!
traceyelder's review
5.0
It took me so long to read this because I put it down and picked it up a few times. The book itself was fascinating and I loved the first 2/3. The last section was a little triggering for me, as a person with diagnosed health anxiety (aka hypochondriac). It focused on what to do if you’re diagnosed with dementia and I have since convinced myself I am in the early stages because I have an awful memory and am terrible at word retrieval.
Anyway, I digress - the book was very interesting. I enjoyed Gupta’s practical approach to keeping the brain healthy. It’s not about fancy supplements and extremely hard to maintain diet and exercise regimens, it’s about maintaining connection with others and staying active. Much of this I knew from my personal interest in health as well as from podcasts I’ve listened to him speak on, however this book went far more in depth and I truly enjoyed all of it. (Except the last section.) Fortunately, he closed the book with a look ahead into brain science and research and it helped end the book on a positive note. Highly recommend to any armchair health expert or others interested in learning more about keeping sharp as they age.
Anyway, I digress - the book was very interesting. I enjoyed Gupta’s practical approach to keeping the brain healthy. It’s not about fancy supplements and extremely hard to maintain diet and exercise regimens, it’s about maintaining connection with others and staying active. Much of this I knew from my personal interest in health as well as from podcasts I’ve listened to him speak on, however this book went far more in depth and I truly enjoyed all of it. (Except the last section.) Fortunately, he closed the book with a look ahead into brain science and research and it helped end the book on a positive note. Highly recommend to any armchair health expert or others interested in learning more about keeping sharp as they age.
spideygirl's review
4.0
Nothing groundbreaking or particularly remarkable in this book, but enjoyed reading it all the same
amyadair5's review
5.0
This book gives hope and advice for those of us who are aging. I have listened to the audio, own the ebook, and will probably buy the physical book.